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Rambutan

96 Oxford St, Sydney, New South Wales 2010, Australia (Inner East)
(02) 9360 7772
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Ranked #1,475 of 3,649 restaurants in Sydney
Cuisines: Thai
Neighbourhood: Inner East
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- 8 Sep 2012
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Neighbourhood: Inner East
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Sydney, Australia
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43 reviews 43 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2012

Awesome vibe downstairs in the cocktail bar. Fun, fresh, sexy. Bar staff are high calibre. Cocktail list is extensive. Reasonably priced and delicious. Ate the degustation here once. Not the best Thai, nor the worst (one dish was too salty and the curry puff seemed an odd choice) but was reasonably priced. Would highly recommend for a cocktail and maybe... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

I went for the first time recently with a group of friends. I love Thai food and I realise that this is a Thai fusion place, but the food is just OK. The portions are generous but the flavours in each dish were a little overpowering and a lot fo the dishes we ordered clashed. There just seemed to be... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011 via mobile

I'd been recommended this place and was surprised how good it was. The menu is small but the quality is so good it doesnt matter. It's a touch on the pricey side but it definitely does deliver - we paid $100 for two people including entree and a couple of drinks and certainly feel it was good value. Look forward... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

We had the beetle leave to start with and spicy fish for mains and was delicious. The food was well presented and good portions and the Staff we all friendly and quick service. I highly recommend t this restaurant.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011

Living in Surry Hills there is plenty of choice for quality restaurants. Rambutan is our favourite. Have never had a bad meal. The duck is excellent and flavoursome as a main with the skin at just the right texture. The trout starters are great too with an unusual taste sensation in terms of flavour and texture. No meal is complete... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2009

We had dinner in a large group on Friday night, so we knew crowd was to be expected. Service staff was great, cocktail was good too. Unfortunately the food was not as great. It was a mix of Australian and Asian style, an interesting concept. We had the banquet so, a series of different food was served from tofu, duck,... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2009

Nice Asian fusion, but overrated.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2008

Despite being drawn there by the cocktail list, containing delights like the Baked Beijing Apple and Wild Nettle Martini ($14), I have to confess to falling in love with chef Mai Busyarat’s Southern Thai cuisine. Memorable moments included the smoky Steamed Pork, Prawn & Shitake Dumplings ($12), exceptional Tea Smoked Quail ($16), the signature Crispy Duck with Rambutan and Tamarind... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2008

what a great restaurant to have on oxford street. the food is fantastic and the service is great.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2007

great interior and attentive staff. food could do with fine tuning and that extra little kick

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